Stilesville, Indiana facts for kids
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Town of Stilesville, Indiana
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U.S. 40 in Stilesville, Indiana
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Location of Stilesville in Hendricks County, Indiana.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Hendricks |
| Township | Franklin |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.38 sq mi (0.98 km2) |
| • Land | 0.37 sq mi (0.97 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 794 ft (242 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 269 |
| • Density | 721.18/sq mi (278.54/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
46180
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| Area code(s) | 317 |
| FIPS code | 18-73178 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2397682 |
Stilesville is a small town located in Hendricks County, Indiana, in the United States. It is part of Franklin Township. In 2010, the town had a population of 316 people. By 2020, the population was 269.
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History of Stilesville
Stilesville was first planned out in 1828. The town was named after Jeremiah Stiles, who was one of the first people to settle in the area. A very important road, the National Road, was built through Stilesville in 1830. This road helped connect different parts of the country. Interestingly, a town called Stiles, Wisconsin was also named after Stilesville, Indiana.
Geography of Stilesville
Stilesville is a small town in terms of its size. According to information from 2010, the total area of Stilesville is about 0.38 square miles (0.98 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 98.4%, is land. The remaining 1.6% is water.
Population Changes in Stilesville
The number of people living in Stilesville has changed over many years. Here's a look at how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| 1870 | 205 | — | |
| 1880 | 295 | 43.9% | |
| 1930 | 318 | — | |
| 1940 | 273 | −14.2% | |
| 1950 | 330 | 20.9% | |
| 1960 | 361 | 9.4% | |
| 1970 | 352 | −2.5% | |
| 1980 | 350 | −0.6% | |
| 1990 | 298 | −14.9% | |
| 2000 | 261 | −12.4% | |
| 2010 | 316 | 21.1% | |
| 2020 | 269 | −14.9% | |
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Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 316 people living in Stilesville. These people lived in 124 households, and 89 of these were families. The town had about 854 people per square mile. Most of the people living in Stilesville were White (98.7%). A small number were African American (0.3%) or from other races (0.9%). About 2.8% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Stilesville in 2010 was about 41.9 years old.
- About 25.3% of the residents were under 18 years old.
- About 8.8% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 21.8% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 30.3% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 13.6% were 65 years old or older.
The town had a nearly even split between males and females, with 49.1% being male and 50.9% being female.
Images for kids
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The old gymnasium for Stilesville Grade and High School, now used as a warehouse.
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Cemetery in Stilesville, Indiana
See also
In Spanish: Stilesville (Indiana) para niños
